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Solo Real Estate Investor. Building my portfolio to $20M in value. Former General Counsel of $1B revenue company.

Columbus, Ohio

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Joined March 2020

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Chris Stanley

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As a Solo Real Estate Investor, I have: - Acquired over 100 multifamily Units since 2018 - Held 85 of those Units (Sold the rest for a profit) - Replaced my lawyer income with real estate cash flow - Left my job as the general counsel of a $1B company - Taken control of my

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

Bad tenants will try to provide fake landlord references (their friend, brother, etc.) When I call a landlord reference, the first words out of my mouth are always: "Do you have any vacancies?" If it's not a real landlord they will be caught off guard and likely slip up.

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Chris Stanley

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Bad tenants will try to provide fake landlord references (their friend, brother, etc.) When I call a landlord reference, the first words out of my mouth are always: "Do you have any vacancies?" If it's not a real landlord they will be caught off guard and likely slip up.

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9 months

@JonRahmpga @livgolf_league Congrats Jon. Block out the haters. 99.9% of them would have done the same thing.

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Chris Stanley

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11 months

Why don't more Realtors own large real estate portfolios? Genuine question.

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11 months

I run a real estate investment business with no partners. It spins off enough cash to cover my living expenses with enough left over to travel, go to sporting events/concerts, etc. and pretty much do what I want (aside from flying private - still can't afford that). I love the

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

Why don't more Realtors own large real estate portfolios? Genuine question.

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9 months

I run a Solo Real Estate Business. It generates enough cash to cover my living expenses with enough left over to go to sporting events, travel, etc. and pretty much do what I want with my time. I acquired over 100 rental units over the past 5 years and I left my W2 job to run

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8 months

I know a guy who's been "waiting for prices to come down" since 2018.

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Chris Stanley

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8 months

As a real estate investor, the way you dress is VERY important, but most people screw it up. Dress for the situation and pay attention to the details. Meeting with a lender? Dress up a little and look professional. Good shoes always. Meeting with a contractor? Be relatable but

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2 years

One of the best ways to increase the value of a property during renovation is to add rental units. Below is a previously unused attic space that we turned into a very nice 1050 sq ft rental unit. Before and After

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9 months

I would rather own 100% of 50 properties than 10% of 500 properties.

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2 years

@Codie_Sanchez Investing in rental properties. Then reinvesting the profits from those to buy more rental properties. The common person's path to real wealth.

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1 year

I have a friend who has been "getting ready" to buy real estate for about 6 years now. He listens to podcasts, makes spreadsheets, goes to meetups. He has analyzed dozens, maybe even hundreds, of deals. At some point, you just have to make the leap and do a deal.

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1 year

I have a friend who has been "getting ready" to buy real estate for about 6 years now. He listens to podcasts, makes spreadsheets, goes to meetups. He has analyzed dozens, maybe even hundreds, of deals. At some point, you just have to make the leap and do a deal.

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9 months

Why don't more people build a portfolio of investment properties? Genuine question. It's one of the best, and most accessible, ways to build wealth.

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9 months

Guy I know is v/successful financially but also quite miserable. He once said to me: “Chris, as you find more and more success, you’ll always want more. If you get to a net worth of $5M, you’ll want $10M. Once you get to $10M, you’ll want $25M and it just keeps growing. It’s

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Chris Stanley

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9 months

Took my 10yr old son to a nice steakhouse last night. Waitress asked if we needed a kids menu - "No thanks". We ate steaks, talked and goofed around, just the two of us. I highly recommend this as a 1-on-1 father-son activity.

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1 year

Just had coffee with my friend who has been "getting ready" to buy his first investment property for 5 years. Honestly, it is hard to watch. At some point, you have to make the leap and do a deal.

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Chris Stanley

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2 years

Nice bathrooms add value to properties. Higher values and higher rents. Here is a project we did recently. Before and After

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6 months

The NAR settlement is overblown. If sellers opt not to pay a buyers agent, the buyer will pay the commission instead of the seller. Listing prices and offers will adjust to reflect this. At the end of the day it's not going to matter all that much.

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

When screening tenants, always look at their car. Is the inside piled high with trash or kept clean and organized? Do they take care of the vehicle or is it falling apart? The way they treat their property is a good indication of how they will treat their home.

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1 year

My real estate investing strategy in a nutshell: 1. Buy a neglected property, 2. In a great location, 3. With a cash offer, 4. Fix it up, 5. Refinance and return my equity, 6. Keep forever. 7. Enjoy cashflow.

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

Buy: - a boarded up home - for $75k - that is next door to - fully renovated homes worth $250k.

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

As a property manager, late fees are one of your best tools. During move-in, clearly explain your late fee policy and let tenants know that you strictly enforce the policy, no matter what. If they are late, don't waive the fees. This behavior trains tenants to pay on time.

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1 year

@brettshreck "Neither a buyer or a seller must you hound. When you own assets that compound." Me, just now.

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1 year

My real estate investing strategy in a nutshell: 1. Buy a neglected property, 2. In a great location, 3. With a cash offer, 4. Fix it up, 5. Refinance and return my equity, 6. Keep forever. 7. Enjoy cashflow.

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8 months

I would rather buy: - a bad property - in a good location than - a good property - in a bad location.

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

If you do it right, real estate investing can be a path to wealth and freedom. But most people don't know where to begin.. Below are 9 threads describing the process I used to acquire over 100 units in less than 5 years (without partners).

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I don't invest in real estate that's not backed by cash flow. Period. When prices went up recently, Bigger Pockets and the other "gurus" started telling us to buy assets that don't currently cash flow. Not to worry, they say, plan for rent growth! Terrible idea.

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1 year

My biggest home run as a real estate investor? A local developer was converting a huge, abandoned, industrial space into a local market with patios and restaurants. Even a Columbus Brewing Company taproom. Years before it opened, I bought 15 properties within walking distance.

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1 year

Why don't more real estate agents acquire large real estate portfolios? Genuine question.

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

One mistake I see real estate investors make over and over again? Covering up beautiful brick walls with boring drywall. Exposed brick looks amazing and it is cost effective. Here is one of our projects. Before vs. After

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My #1 rule of real estate investing: Always buy with a margin of safety. I buy properties for no more than 80% of fair market value. Having 20%+ equity from day 1 is a wealth builder, but more importantly, it provides a safety net to handle a down market.

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9 months

Our renovation playbook for rental properties Make them as indestructible as tanks. -Granite Countertops -LVP Flooring -Good, Durable Plumbing -Remove Garbage Disposals.

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My favorite part of being a real estate investor? Converting rundown, unlivable spaces into beautiful and functional living spaces. Before/After

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Chris Stanley

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9 months

Sad Fact: Most people at real estate meetups never actually do any deals. They listen to podcasts, make spreadsheets and overthink everything for a long time. You will never move forward unless you take REAL action. Make the leap and do a deal.

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9 months

Big real estate investors look down their noses at the small, solo investor who has no partners and doesn’t raise capital. But real estate investing is not about prestige. It’s about building real wealth for your family and creating freedom to spend your time the way you want.

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1 year

One of the best ways to increase the value of a property during renovation is to add rental units. Below is a previously unused attic space that we turned into a very nice 1050 sq ft rental unit. Before and After

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My favorite part of real estate investing? Completing a cash-out refinance and pulling out gobs of cash on a property, tax free. It always feels too good to be true.

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The biggest mistake real estate agents make? Never buying any real estate to hold for themselves.

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8 months

The woke mob thinks real estate developers and landlords are "parasites" based on comments I get on many of my posts. They couldn't be more mistaken. They're out of touch with how the world works and they're living in a fantasy land. Increasing the supply of homes (for

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I have overseen 50+ property renovations. The best ROI? Absolutely fabulous bathrooms. Here is a project we did recently. Before and After

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2 years

I don't want to build the next $1B real estate investment company. Instead, I want to be able to design my lifestyle on my terms. Less - rush hour traffic - working with assholes - boring meetings More - work that matters to me - coaching kids' teams - travel - fitness

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My passion is turning rundown, non-functional houses into nice living spaces. Here is one we recently finished. Before/After

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1 year

Our renovation playbook for rental properties Make them as indestructible as tanks. -Granite Countertops -LVP Flooring -Good, Durable Plumbing -Remove Garbage Disposals.

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My passion is turning rundown, non-functional houses into nice living spaces. Here is one we recently finished. Before/After

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1 year

Asset rich and cash poor. The life of a real estate investor in a nutshell.

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1 year

Crazy Statistic: Homeowners in the US have a net worth 40 times greater than renters $225,000 compared to $6,300.

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6 months

My real estate investor friend and I were talking recently and he said: "I'm not poor, I just don't have any cash" This perfectly summarizes what it's like to be a real estate investor.

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Chris Stanley

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1 year

Just drove by a property I didn't buy in 2018 because the Seller wanted too much for it. Prime location. It has nearly doubled in value, and I am an idiot. I will be avoiding that route from now on.

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Chris Stanley

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10 months

The popular thing on ReTwit (real estate twitter) is to be a GP, raising as much money as possible and growing a behemoth company. But there is another path. The path of the Solo Real Estate Investor – building and compounding on your own, and growing wealth without partners.

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9 months

Looking for a creative way to add value to real estate? Add rental units. Here is a previously un-used attic space that we turned into a great 2 bedroom unit. This not only increased the cash flow, but also significantly increased the value of the property. Before and After

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My passion as a value-add real estate investor is turning rundown properties into desirable living spaces. Before/After

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1 year

My real estate investment criteria: 1. 15% cash-on-cash return, 2. In an area that will appreciate faster than average, 3. Purchased at 80% or less after repair value.

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2 years

Over the past 5 years, I acquired over 100 rental units without partners and left the rat race. In 90% of my deals I was competing with other buyers, but Sellers repeatedly chose my offer over theirs. Here's my 6 part framework to win competitive deals.

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8 months

Getting a real estate license as a real estate investor: Good idea or bad idea? I'm laser focused on creating deal flow, looking for flips and long term holds. Strongly considering getting licensed. Why get the RE license? - Access to MLS = better information - Can represent

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1/ Over the past 5 years I acquired nearly 100 rental units (without partners). Good deals are out there, you just have to know how to find them. Here is the playbook for finding great deals in any market. Finding Deals 101: A thread 👇👇👇

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My real estate investing strategy in a nutshell: 1. Buy a neglected property, 2. In a great location, 3. With a cash offer, 4. Fix it up, 5. Refinance and return my equity, 6. Keep forever. 7. Enjoy cashflow.

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I run a Solo Real Estate Business. It generates enough cash to cover my living expenses with enough left over to go to sporting events, travel, etc. and pretty much do what I want with my time. I acquired over 100 rental units over the past 5 years and I left my W2 job to run

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1 year

My real estate investing strategy in a nutshell: 1. Buy a neglected property, 2. In a great location, 3. With a cash offer, 4. Fix it up, 5. Refinance and return my equity, 6. Keep forever. 7. Enjoy cashflow.

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1 year

One great benefit of doing full gut-to-studs renovations: Much less maintenance and repairs going forward since everything is brand new.

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My real estate investing strategy in a nutshell: 1. Buy a neglected property, 2. In a great location, 3. With a cash offer, 4. Fix it up, 5. Refinance and return my equity, 6. Keep forever. 7. Enjoy cashflow.

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1 year

I thought real estate investing was for me, but I was wrong. Last night a tenant called me with an overflowing toilet that ruined the tile flooring in the bathroom. I guess all the haters were right after all. That's it for me guys. My portfolio is for sale at fire-sale prices

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1/ Over the past 4 years I acquired nearly 100 rental units (without partners). Good deals are out there, you just have to know how to find them. Here is the playbook for finding great deals in any market. Finding Deals 101: A thread 👇👇👇

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Went to a charity event last night and spoke with a few real estate operators who run large investment businesses. They were talking about how much capital they're raising, how many employees they're hiring and how many 100's of units they've already acquired in 2024. I caught

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My 2-pronged real estate investing strategy: -Build a "Core Portfolio" of never-sell assets. -Invest in other "non-core" assets where I can add value then and strategically sell (possibly 1031ing them into Core assets).

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9 months

My #1 rule of real estate investing: Always buy with a margin of safety. I buy properties for no more than 80% of fair market value. Having 20%+ equity from day 1 is a wealth builder, but more importantly, it provides a safety net to handle a down market.

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My biggest home run as a real estate investor? A local developer was converting a huge, abandoned, industrial space into a local market with patios and restaurants. Even a Columbus Brewing Company taproom. Years before it opened, I bought 15 properties within walking distance.

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7 months

Most real estate agents are terrible advisors when it comes to investment properties. Most aren't investors, and many don't understand the simple economics of a deal. Proceed with caution.

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Crazy Statistic: Homeowners in the US have a net worth 40 times greater than renters $225,000 compared to $6,300.

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The riches are in the niches. There is one small geographic area in Columbus, Ohio that I know better than anyone on the planet. I know who owns every property, upcoming development plans, % of renters to owner-occupied, etc. I highly recommend this. Big advantage.

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People like to brag about how much capital they’ve raised or the number of employees they have. That’s great, but there’s a much simpler path that works as well. I run a Solo Real Estate Business with (1) no investors, and (2) no employees. I intentionally structured the

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@Codie_Sanchez Here is more detail on this...

How to Get a Free Duplex

When I first started building my real estate business, I didn’t have much money. In fact, I had a ton of student loan debt and I could barely pay my debt plus living expenses at the time. I knew th…

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One of the best ways to increase the value of a property during renovation is to add rental units. Below is a previously unused attic space that we turned into a very nice 1050 sq ft rental unit. Before and After

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People are overreacting to the NAR settlement. The economics of deals won't change at all. Simply write offers to include the economics you want. Want to pay your own agent? Do so. Want your agent paid out of closing proceeds? Write it in the contract. No biggie.

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I'm a buy and hold investor at my core. But when return on equity of a property gets too low, it's time to sell. Signed a contract yesterday to sell a 4-Plex at a nice profit. Sometimes the best move is to pay the tax, bank the profit and look for new opportunities.

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My Solo Real Estate Business allowed me to leave the 9-to-5 grind. It generates enough cash flow to cover my expenses with enough left over to pretty much do what I want (travel/concerts, etc.) aside from flying private – still can’t afford that. Not glamorous, but effective.

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As a real estate investor, I don't trust real estate agents who aren't also investors. With inside info and a clear advantage, it's poor judgment to not buy some real estate for themselves.

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If you do it right, real estate investing can be a path to wealth and freedom. But most people don't know where to begin.. Below are 9 threads describing the process I used to acquire over 100 units in less than 5 years (without partners).

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Why I decided NOT to get my real estate license as a real estate investor. My focus should be on one thing and one thing only. Finding properties that I can buy for 80% of FMV or less. That's my job. Everything else is a distraction.

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In 5 years I acquired over 100 rental units without partners. I used 3 simple criteria to do this: -Properties that generate 15% cash on cash return -with home run potential -that I can buy for 80% of FMV Scroll down for detail on each of these criteria.

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9 months

Got the home gym done just in time for those New Years resolutions. Before and after.

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Pro Tip: We recently started using these locks that we can reprogram after tenants leave. - no more keys to lose track of for us. - no more tenants getting locked out. - no more $$ spent changing locks during turnover. I highly recommend this system.

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Gut Punch: drove by a property I didn't buy years ago because the Seller wanted slightly more than I was willing to pay. Prime location. It's more than doubled in value, and I'm an idiot.

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9 months

An observation: Some of the smartest people I know are in real estate. Some of the dumbest people I know are in real estate.

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Life Hack: Buy - cash flowing real estate - in a good location - add value to it - hold

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11 months

Asset rich and cash poor. The life of a real estate investor in a nutshell.

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9 months

Out of state real estate investing is not for me. I like the advantage of being able to feel the demographics of the areas I invest in, and to see the changes that are occurring. It is invaluable and gives me a leg up on out-of-state investors.

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2 years

1/Many people want to invest in real estate but “can’t find any good deals” Often they don’t even know what a “good deal” is because they haven't done the prep work. Below is the essential information you need to get in the game: RE Investing Preparation 101: A thread 👇👇👇

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Chris Stanley

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Over the past 5 years, I acquired over 100 rental units. In 90% of my deals I was competing with other buyers, but Sellers repeatedly chose my offer over theirs. Here's my 6 part framework to win competitive deals.

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Chris Stanley

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9 months

Despite what many people in ReTwit (real estate twitter) may say or think, it is possible to build a Solo Real Estate portfolio that will change your life. It has allowed me to leave the corporate grind and focus on the things that are truly important to me – being a great dad

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Chris Stanley

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9 months

Cash flow is the ultimate safety net in real estate investing. If property values go down, you still get paid to own the asset each month.

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Chris Stanley

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8 months

A big reason I don't bring on partners to raise capital? Complete control over my investments and no requirement to explain my decisions to others.

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Chris Stanley

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When screening tenants, always look at their car. Is the inside piled high with trash or kept clean and organized? Do they take care of the vehicle or is it falling apart? The way they treat their property is a good indication of how they will treat their home.

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Chris Stanley

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2 years

Adding value to real estate is rewarding and fun. It also prints money. Here are a few examples of our value-add projects:

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Chris Stanley

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2 years

I like to create big, open living spaces in our properties. For this reason I prefer to start with properties down to studs/brick so we have a blank canvas. Check out this before and after of a kitchen remodel. Before vs. After

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Chris Stanley

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7 months

Very frustrating, but somehow many people get this wrong. The key to affordable housing is to create more supply by incentivizing the private sector. In favor of affordable housing? Then you can't be anti-development and anti-density. Supply and demand principles are real.

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Chris Stanley

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The biggest real estate investors look down their noses at the small, solo investor who has no partners and doesn’t raise capital. But real estate investing isn’t about prestige. It’s about building real wealth for your family and creating freedom to spend your time the way you

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Chris Stanley

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@kclairerogers Claire - it's only Tuesday and you are already killing it this week. Excellent work. This is a really cool photo.

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